Tryptophan, found in foods like turkey, may improve social behavior “Tryptophan (TRP), the precursor of serotonin (5-HT), is one of the most investigated amino-acids. … TRP supplementation seems to improve control over social behavior in patients and individuals suffering from disorders or behaviors associated with dysfunctions in serotonergic functioning” From the study Tryptophan supplementation modulates…
Neurogenesis; Does Mother Nature Know Best?
Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and author of the upcoming book “Power Up Your Brain”, recently wrote an exciting article on neurogenesis titled “Neurogenesis: How to Change Your Brain” As pointed out we’ve come a long way in neurology from the now outdated belief that “In adult…
Added protein/amino acids and or enzymes help those with autism?
There is a new study I read about in an article called “UCSF autism kids study tests enzyme” “UCSF researchers are kicking off a clinical trial to test whether certain children with autism can benefit from regular doses of an enzyme to help them digest proteins, which may in turn improve their brain function and…
Two new studies…choice is diet or drugs to help TBI/traumatic brain injury (research amino acids)
UPDATE TO PAGE SEPTEMBER 6 2012 “Amino-Acid Deficiency Found to Underlie Rare Form of Autism Genetic mutations in a metabolic pathway could be fixed with protein supplements“ I wrote this page in 2010. The question is how “rare” is this? This most recent study only looked at 6 children and we are STILL at or…
Unhealthy Choices in Vending Machines can lead To Chronic Childhood Obesity
As the US is celebrating the first-ever National Obesity Awareness month this September, more and more research and study are being conducted to pinpoint the real culprit in the increase in childhood obesity rate across the nation causing chronic problems and poor diet. Recently, Early Bird Diabetes of Peninsula Medical School shows that obesity may lead to inactivity but inactivity does not lead to obesity and that decrease physical activity or movement may actually be an indicator of fatness.
Teaching Doctors About Nutrition and Diet
September 16, 2010 Teaching Doctors About Nutrition and Diet By PAULINE W. CHEN, M.D. Within days of being accepted into medical school, I started getting asked for medical advice. Even my closest friends, who should have known better, got in on the action. “Should I take vitamins?” “What do you think of this diet?” “Is…